Finding the Third Proportional to 977,515.50 and 1,495,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,515.50 and 1,495,365 is: 2,287,550.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,515.50 : 1,495,365 = 1,495,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,515.50/1,495,365 = 1,495,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,515.50x = 1,495,365 × 1,495,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,515.50x = 2,236,116,483,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,116,483,225/977,515.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,287,550.92
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